Public Works Supervisor

Work for a great team on the beautiful shores of Lake Minnetonka in Shorewood.  This position supports in the planning, coordinating, directing, communicating, and evaluating of a comprehensive public works program.  The Public Works Supervisor will ensure the most effective service to the public, under the direction of the Public Works Director.   This position supervises public works personnel responsible for the maintenance of city streets, operation, maintenance and repair of city utilities and related operations, including sanitary sewer, municipal water system, and storm sewer.

• To provide leadership and assistance in the development and modeling of a positive and productive workplace culture based on the city’s core values of respect, integrity, communication, positive attitude, team work, and responsiveness.  Allows employees to be successful by providing opportunities for increased responsibilities and creating a positive work culture. 
• Supports and advances organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion, equity, and performance measurement efforts.   
• Works cooperatively with others; responds to internal and external customers alike providing exceptional customer service.   Develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to personal interactions.  
• Proactively resolves conflicts based on the greater good of the team, the city, and the community to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace.  
• Embrace the City’s Mission, Management Philosophy and Core Values/Attributes by carrying out ones duties with a high degree of professionalism, honesty, and truthfulness.  
• Supervise public works personnel responsible for the maintenance of city streets, operation, maintenance and repair of city utilities and related operations, including sanitary sewer, municipal water system, and storm sewer. 
• Effectively manages and directs daily activities and make sound decisions in the absence of the Director of Public Works.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, even during emergencies and challenging situations, maintain a positive work attitude, and not negatively impact the morale of others.
• Maintain an attitude of respect and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to effectively supervise others in the carrying out of assignments for the operation and maintenance of the City’s municipal utilities, streets, parks.  
• Responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from the general public.
• Ensure routine safety inspections are completed for fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, automated external defibrillator, and confined space entry equipment for all city-owned buildings.
• Update and maintain traffic sign inventory and coordinate timely sign replacements.
• Direct tasks and activities to update and maintain sanitary sewer cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Works in conjunction with other utility companies to schedule work.
• Establishes department goals and measures performance.  Researches, recommends process and equipment replacement and improvements.  
• Assist Public Works Director in planning and performing the MS4 storm water inspections. 
• Assists in the interviewing and hiring process of public works personnel.  
• Performs snow removal from streets, parking lots, ice rinks, trails, and sidewalks.   
• Maintains and repairs City streets including blacktopping, and culverts repair.
• Ensures confined space entries of sanitary sewer, municipal water systems, and other confined space areas are performed in a safe manner and in accordance with OSHA safety standards and City policies.
• Attends safety meetings as required and follows necessary safety precautions in performance of duties.
• Attends meetings and training as required and maintains daily and weekly work records.   
• Must be available for on-call duties on a rotating basis and for work on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Responds for on-call duty and emergency call-outs as required for snow removal and ice control operations, severe rainstorms and other emergency conditions.
• Provides leadership in effort to ensure continuous focus on improvement to public works operations.
• Assists Public Works Director in coordinating the Safety Programs, including mandated OSHA training and certification, equipment safety inspections, development and documentation of department standard operating procedures, and coordination of monthly department safety program meetings.
• Acting Public Works Director in the Director’s absence.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
  Light Equipment Operators (Utility)
  Light Equipment Operators
  Light Equipment Operator - Shop Technician
  Light Equipment Operator – Utility Lead
  Seasonal Public Works Staff

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).   Post-secondary degree, course work or additional education/training in the public works field preferred.   Minimum of six years of experience in a municipal public works department or utility, or eight years of similar work in private sector, including three years supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have a proven track record of being able to work effectively with other employees, the ability to effectively supervise others, and to build positive work relationships.Great benefits including excellent vacation package!